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Avinor is a wholly-owned state limited company under the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications and is responsible for 43 state-owned airports.
Avinor has taken a leading role in reducing climate gas emissions from the aviation industry, including the development of electric aircrafts and supplying sustainable jet-biojetfuel.
Avinor provides safe and efficient travels for around 50 million passengers annually, half of which travel to and from Oslo Airport.
Over 3000 employees are responsible for planning, developing and operating an efficient airport and air navigation service. Avinor is financed via airport charges and commercial sales. The air navigation services is organized as subsidiary wholly-owned by Avinor. Avinor's headquarter is in Oslo.
- The Avinor Group
- Dronning Eufemias gate 6
- 0191 Oslo
- +47 67 03 00 00
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MenyWell over 5 Million Travelers in June11.7.2025 12:00:00 CEST | Press release
In June, well over five million travelers used Avinor’s airports. This represents an increase of 5 percent.
Bringing ski flights to Norway25.6.2025 12:00:00 CEST | Press release
When Avinor and Norway Home of Skiing (NHOS) enter a partnership, they have one clear goal: to ensure that more international travellers choose Norway and its alpine destinations.
Oslo Airport most punctual airport in the world12.6.2025 12:43:01 CEST | Press release
In May, Oslo Airport topped the list in the category of large international airports, making it the world's most punctual airport.
Traffic Figures for May at the Same Level as Last Year11.6.2025 14:00:00 CEST | Press release
In May, 4.5 million travelers used Avinor’s airports. This is the same level as in May 2024.
First quarter 2025: Increased earnings and traffic27.5.2025 12:00:00 CEST | Press release
"The strengthened earnings are driven by traffic growth, adjusted airport charges, and an improved operating margin through strict cost management and a clear revenue agenda," says CEO Abraham Foss at Avinor.
Competing for the Alpine Tourists21.5.2025 14:27:56 CEST | Press release
From the moment you land at Oslo Airport, you may find yourself at one of seven large and well-developed ski destinations within just a few hours. However, this is still something very few airlines around the world are aware of. Together with Alpinco, Avinor will now market and promote Hafjell, Kvitfjell, Oppdal, and the Norwegian mountains to the international market.
More International Travelers and a Drone Milestone in April13.5.2025 13:00:00 CEST | Press release
In April, 4.3 million passengers used Avinor's airports. This represents an increase of three percent compared to April 2024.
Three New Control Towers Transferred to Bodø10.4.2025 13:45:55 CEST | Press release
This week, tower operations at the airports in Molde, Leknes, and Sandnessjøen were transferred to Avinor’s Remote Tower Centre in Bodø.
Strong Numbers: 7 Percent More Passengers at Avinor Airports in March10.4.2025 13:00:00 CEST | Press release
In March, 4.2 million travelers used Avinor's airports. This is an increase of seven percent compared to March 2024.
Traffic Figures for February: More International Travelers – Stable Domestic Travel11.3.2025 13:00:00 CET | Press release
In February, 3.6 million travelers used Avinor's airports. This is an increase of 2 percent compared to February 2024. There is a slight increase in the number of domestic travelers, but for international travelers, the number went up by 6 percent.
Fourth Quarter 2024: Tourism Growth and Improved Framework Conditions Strengthen Financial Earnings19.2.2025 15:30:39 CET | Press release
"International traffic drives passenger growth, and in 2024, Avinor's revenues will exceed NOK 12 billion for the first time. The measures decided in the 2025 state budget and the Ministry of Transport's framework decision on take-off and passenger fees for the years 2025-2029, together with the revenue growth, will provide strengthened financial earnings and sufficient flexibility for Avinor in the coming years", says acting CEO Anders Kirsebom.
"Flying Start" in 2025 - Nine Percent More Travelers in January11.2.2025 12:00:00 CET | Press release
In January, 3.5 million passengers used Avinor's airports. This is an increase of nine percent compared to January 2024. The largest increase is among international travelers, with the number of travelers rising by 13 percent. The number of domestic travelers is six percent higher than in January last year.
Norway's first procurement of electric aircraft chargers27.1.2025 10:31:44 CET | Press release
In the fall of 2025, an electric aircraft will fly between Stavanger and Bergen. Before that, the necessary infrastructure must be in place. For the first time in Norwegian aviation history, Avinor is now announcing a tender competition to deliver fast chargers for electric aircraft.
New Freight Route Between China and Norway Strengthens Trade and Seafood Exports16.1.2025 08:00:00 CET | Press release
Early in the morning of 14 January 2025, a freighter from SF Airlines departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China, bound for Oslo Airport. This marks the official launch of the Ezhou–Oslo freight route. “This is the first time SF Airlines is flying to Norway, and it is also Ezhou’s first freight route to Norway,” says Eva Beate Lande, Director of Cargo at Avinor.
Aviation in 2024: Five percent overall growth - significant differences between airports14.1.2025 13:35:12 CET | Press release
In 2024, 51 million passengers traveled to and from Avinor's airports. This is an increase of five percent compared to 2023. The number of international travelers increased by nine percent, and domestic travel increased by two percent last year.
Hainan Airlines Resumes Direct Flights Between Beijing and Oslo2.1.2025 16:31:01 CET | Press release
Oslo, [01/02/2024] – Hainan Airlines (HU) announces the resumption of its direct flights between Beijing (PEK) and Oslo Airport (OSL) starting March 22, 2025. This marks an important milestone for Norwegian tourism, the seafood industry, and the connection between Norway and China.
Avinor and Frequentis Signs Contract for Future Tower System17.12.2024 12:00:00 CET | Press release
Avinor has signed a contract worth over 200 million NOK with Frequentis AG. The supplier will provide a modern tower system at Oslo Airport that meets both current and future needs.
Continued growth in passenger traffic11.12.2024 12:00:00 CET | Press release
4 million passengers traveled to, from, and over Avinor's airports in November. This is an increase of 5 percent compared to November 2023. So far this year, the increase is also 5 percent compared to the same period in 2023.
Norway Aviation Leaders Sign LOI to Participate in an International Test Arena for Zero- and Low-Emission Aviation10.12.2024 08:00:00 CET | Press release
OSLO, Norway, December 10, 2024 — A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been signed among key aviation stakeholders to participate in an International Test Arena for Zero- and Low-Emission Aviation in Norway. This landmark agreement — which involves the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway), Avinor AS, BETA Technologies, and Bristow Norway AS (a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc.) — signifies the parties’ shared commitment to accelerating the adoption of zero- and low-emission aircraft and marks a significant step toward bringing that future to the Nordic region.
Third Quarter 2024: Framework conditions providing sufficient room for manoeuvre27.11.2024 12:15:00 CET | Press release
In November 2023, the Ministry of Transport recognized that Avinor needed significant improvements in its framework conditions to avoid extensive write-downs of assets. The government announced that it would consider a range of possible measures to be presented in the 2025 state budget proposal. In the state budget proposal, the government suggests real growth in Avinor's fees as the main tool to achieve necessary improvement in results.
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Avinor is a wholly-owned state limited company under the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications and is responsible for 43 state-owned airports.
Avinor has taken a leading role in reducing climate gas emissions from the aviation industry, including the development of electric aircrafts and supplying sustainable jet-biojetfuel.
Avinor provides safe and efficient travels for around 50 million passengers annually, half of which travel to and from Oslo Airport.
Over 3000 employees are responsible for planning, developing and operating an efficient airport and air navigation service. Avinor is financed via airport charges and commercial sales. The air navigation services is organized as subsidiary wholly-owned by Avinor. Avinor's headquarter is in Oslo.
- The Avinor Group
- Dronning Eufemias gate 6
- 0191 Oslo
- +47 67 03 00 00
- avinor.no/en/corporate/about-us/the-avinor-group/about-the-company